Religion, Violence and Trauma in advance
The Rise of an Islamist Extremist Group in Northern Nigeria in the 2000s and the Threat It Poses to Civility and Freedom
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22340261 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kefas Lamak (0000-0001-6681-1816, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Religion and Violence (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2159-6808 • E-ISSN: 2159-6808 |
| Publisher | Philosophy Documentation Center (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.5840/jrv20251210103 |
| OpenAlex | W4417220431 |
| Language | EN |
This paper engages in a humanistic approach to the issues of Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria and the trauma it causes among the population of the general Nigerian society through the destruction of lives and properties and the displacement of people. In various sections of the paper, the researcher provides examples and discourses from firsthand interviews of victims and survivors of Boko Haram activities. The paper also discusses possible ways the Government, NGOs, and religious bodies can provide healing and support to victims and survivors of Boko Haram terrorism
Boko haram · Population · Terrorism · Health and Conflict Studies · Religion, Society, and Development · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |